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Exams and tests cause the greatest amount of anxiety for nearly a quarter of young people – August, 2018
Pupils were asked to say which of a list of potential worries causes them the…
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The Key helps schools tackle workload with launch of new resources – June, 2018
25 JUNE, 2018, LONDON: The Key, the organisation providing leadership and management support to schools, has launched a suite of new resources designed to help schools take control of workload challenges, increase efficiency and cut out unnecessary tasks. Resources include downloadable checklists to minimise meeting…
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Leading MIS provider acquired by The Key – June, 2018
13 JUNE 2018, LONDON: The Key and ScholarPack – a cloud-based management information system (MIS)…
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Fergal Roche says farewell to The Key – May, 2018
21 MAY 2018, LONDON: The Key Support Services, the organisation providing leadership and management support to schools, today announces the departure of Fergal Roche as CEO. Fergal, who has led the company since its inception…
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Less-academic children ‘set up to fail’, warn schools – May, 2017
​22.05.2017 As young people across the country sit their GCSE exams today, a new report…
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Primary school leaders express a vote of no confidence in assessments – May, 2017
08/05/17 Last week, a report by the education select committee warned of the damaging and “high-stakes” system of testing and accountability in primary schools. Today, new survey findings shed further light on the strains primary leaders have faced in the run-up to SATs. More than three-quarters (77%) of primary school…
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Spike in child mental health issues during exams – May, 2017
01.05.17 As primary school pupils across the country prepare to sit their SATs next week,…
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Soham murder inquiry chair backs Telegraph campaign as he demands Government keep children safe online – The Daily Telegraph, August 2018
The Soham murders inquiry chair has backed the Telegraph’s Duty of Care Campaign, as he demands…
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Managing expectations in education – Education Technology, August 2018
With ICT provision for educational institutions becoming increasingly advanced, we investigate how managed ICT is aiding both schools and universities. When it comes to ICT provision for education, there are a multitude of options available, on many different levels. A Computing at School white paper…
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Half of schools aren’t ready for GDPR data protection officer requirement – Schools Week, March 2018
Half of schools are not yet ready to meet their legal duty to appoint a…
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More primary school children suffering stress from Sats, survey finds – The Guardian, May 2017
Eight out of 10 school leaders say fear of academic failure has lead to increase in mental health issues around exam time Primary school children sitting national tests are showing increased signs of stress and…
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Four out of 10 schools letting out buildings to raise money, study finds – The Guardian, March 2017
Schools facing budget cuts are setting up daycare provision and hosting weddings and fitness classes…
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Online criticism from parents wearing down teachers – BBC News, November 2016
A primary school head teacher has revealed that she ended up on anti-depressants after parents used a closed group on Facebook to criticise her. It was "a constant stream of complaint and comment about tiny issues, often out of context", she says. Full article can…
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What makes a brilliant board of governors? – The Guardian, September 2016
Governing boards play a vital role in schools, so they must be empowered to ask…
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